EDD SDI status changed from 'Pending Applications' to 'Current Claims' - is my claim approved?

CONGRATS!!! Yes, that means you're approved! That's exactly what happened to me back in January. Once it moves to "Current Claims" it's been processed and accepted. You should start seeing payments in about 3-5 days depending on if you set up direct deposit or are getting the debit card. The first payment might take a bit longer than subsequent ones.

not necessarily. mine moved there but then i had to submit more docs. check if theres any messages or alerts on your account. sometimes they need more info before final approval

This is generally a positive sign, but it doesn't guarantee final approval yet. The move from "Pending Applications" to "Current Claims" typically means your application has passed the initial review phase and is now being actively processed rather than sitting in the queue. Here's what you should check: 1. Look for any "Action Required" alerts on your dashboard 2. Check your Messages section for any communication from EDD 3. Review the Claim Details to see if there's a Benefit Determination amount listed If you see a Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) calculated, that's a very good sign your claim is approved. If no amount appears yet, they may still be processing the final determination. Also check if there's a payment schedule shown - that would confirm approval.

Yes! If your WBA is showing as $1,275, you are definitely approved. The payment schedule typically appears after your first certification is processed. Since your claim was filed on April 5th with a disability start date of April 2nd, you would have a 7-day waiting period (April 2-8), and then benefits would begin April 9th. You should receive your first payment covering April 9-22 shortly. Congratulations on your approval!

the same thing hapenned to me last month but i didnt actually get any money for like 10 more days... edd is so slow with evrything! my bf applied for disability in march and hes still waiting. the whole system is a joke tbh

Has anyone else here tried using Claimyr to actually reach an EDD agent? I was in this exact situation back in February and couldn't get through to anyone for days. A friend told me about this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that gets you connected to an actual human at EDD. They have this video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd It saved me so much frustration! Within an hour of using it, I was talking to an agent who confirmed my claim was approved and explained exactly when my payments would start. Definitely worth it when you're stressing about whether your claim is actually approved or not.

To directly answer your question: Yes, moving from "Pending Applications" to "Current Claims" with a Weekly Benefit Amount showing means your claim is approved. You mentioned your WBA shows as $1,275, which confirms approval. For ongoing payments, you'll need to complete certification forms every two weeks. EDD will send these automatically through your SDI Online account, and you'll receive an email notification when it's time to certify. You simply need to confirm you're still disabled and not working. Your doctor will also need to periodically recertify your disability, but EDD will notify both of you when that's needed. Typically for post-surgical recovery, your doctor initially estimates recovery time, and EDD approves benefits for that period. If you need more time, your doctor can extend the disability period. Congratulations on your approval! Make sure you certify on time to avoid payment delays.

When my SDI claim was approved last year, I ran into issues with the certifications. Make absolutely sure you submit them on time! I missed one certification deadline by just ONE day and it caused a 3-week delay while they "investigated" my claim. It was a total nightmare trying to get it straightened out. Also, just a heads up that the "waiting period" week (the first 7 days of your disability) will never be paid. I didn't understand that at first and kept calling about my "missing" week of payment. Apparently that's just how the system works - you basically lose a week of pay no matter what. The system is so frustrating!

Anyone else notice that the EDD website seems to update late at night? I swear every time I've had a status change it happens like at 2am. I used to check obsessively throughout the day and see nothing, then wake up to changes. Their system must run batch updates overnight or something.

I'm going through something similar right now! My claim just moved from "Pending Applications" to "Current Claims" yesterday and I've been refreshing the page constantly trying to figure out what it means. Reading through all these responses is SO helpful - I had no idea about the Weekly Benefit Amount being the key indicator of actual approval. Just checked my account and I do see a WBA listed now! Though mine is much lower than yours at $623/week. I guess that's based on my earnings history. Still waiting to see if a payment schedule appears, but feeling much more optimistic after reading everyone's experiences here. The hardest part is definitely not being able to get through to an actual person at EDD to confirm anything. I've probably called 50+ times over the past two weeks. It's reassuring to know that the status change plus the WBA showing up is a reliable sign of approval. Thanks for posting this question - you probably helped a lot of people who are in the same boat!

Hey Ethan! I'm so glad you posted this question - I've been in the exact same situation and was wondering the same thing. Just went through this process myself about 6 weeks ago after a knee surgery. From what I experienced and what everyone else is confirming here, yes - once your claim moves to "Current Claims" AND shows a Weekly Benefit Amount, you're definitely approved! The fact that yours shows $1,275 is great news. One thing I wanted to add that I don't think anyone mentioned yet - make sure you keep all your medical documentation organized and easily accessible. Sometimes EDD will request updated medical info from your doctor, especially if your recovery takes longer than initially expected. My orthopedic surgeon had to submit an additional form about 8 weeks into my claim when I needed extra time for physical therapy. Also, since you had surgery on April 2nd, make sure your doctor's initial certification covers enough time for your full recovery period. It's much easier to get the right amount of time approved upfront than to try to extend it later. Congratulations on getting approved! The stress relief when you finally know for sure is incredible. Hope your recovery goes smoothly!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm actually going through the exact same thing right now - filed my SDI claim on April 10th after a gallbladder surgery on April 8th, and I've been checking my account multiple times a day waiting for ANY kind of update. Based on everyone's responses here, it sounds like I should be looking for two key things: 1) the move from "Pending Applications" to "Current Claims" and 2) a Weekly Benefit Amount showing up. I'm definitely going to stop obsessing over the account and just check once a day (probably late at night based on what Yuki mentioned about the overnight updates!). The certification process every two weeks is good to know about too - I had no idea that was required for disability benefits. Coming from unemployment benefits where you certify weekly, I just assumed disability worked completely differently. Thanks for asking this question Ethan, and thanks to everyone who shared their experiences. It's so stressful not knowing what's happening with your claim when you're already dealing with recovery from surgery. This community is a lifesaver!

I went through this exact situation about 3 months ago after my appendix surgery! The anxiety of waiting and not knowing is absolutely the worst part. Just wanted to add one thing I learned that might help others - if you're still not seeing payments after a week even with your WBA showing, check if there are any "hold" codes on your claim. Sometimes there can be routine holds for things like wage verification that don't show up as obvious alerts on your dashboard. In my case, I had everything approved (WBA showing, moved to Current Claims) but there was a small wage discrepancy hold that delayed my first payment by about 10 days. I only found out by digging deeper into the claim details section. Once that was resolved, all my back payments came through at once. Also seconding what others said about the biweekly certifications - they're super simple compared to UI certifications. Just don't miss the deadlines! I set calendar reminders as soon as I got my first certification notice. Sounds like you're definitely approved though - congratulations! That $1,275 WBA is solid. Hope your recovery goes smoothly!

This is such a comprehensive thread - thank you everyone for sharing your experiences! I'm currently waiting on my SDI claim decision after a hernia repair surgery last week, and reading through all of this has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. One thing I wanted to add that might help future readers: I've found that keeping a simple log of important dates has been really useful. I track things like when I filed, when my doctor submitted forms, any status changes I notice, etc. It helps when you're dealing with brain fog from pain meds or just the stress of recovery. Also, for anyone else going through this - don't feel bad about checking your account obsessively! The uncertainty is so hard when you're already dealing with surgery recovery and worried about bills. This community sharing real experiences is way more helpful than trying to decode EDD's official explanations. Ethan, congratulations on your approval! Seeing that WBA show up must have been such a relief. Wishing you a smooth recovery from your surgery!

Just wanted to jump in and say this thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm about 2 weeks into waiting for my SDI claim decision after a rotator cuff surgery, and I've been driving myself crazy trying to decode every little change on the EDD website. Reading everyone's experiences here has given me so much clarity about what to actually look for - especially the key indicators about moving to "Current Claims" and seeing a WBA amount. I've been focusing on all the wrong things and probably missing the signs that would actually tell me something useful. The tip about checking late at night for updates is gold - I've been checking during the day and getting frustrated seeing no changes. And the advice about keeping medical documentation organized is something I definitely need to get on top of now rather than later. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines. It's so reassuring to know that others have gone through this same anxiety and uncertainty. This community is amazing for providing real, practical information that you just can't get from EDD's official channels. Ethan, congrats again on your approval! Hope your surgery recovery continues to go well.

This thread is absolutely incredible - thank you everyone for sharing such detailed experiences! I'm in a very similar situation right now. Filed my SDI claim two weeks ago after ACL reconstruction surgery and have been checking my account constantly with no idea what to actually look for. Reading through all these responses has been like getting a masterclass in understanding the EDD system. The key takeaways I'm getting are: 1) Wait for the move from "Pending Applications" to "Current Claims", 2) Look for a Weekly Benefit Amount to appear, 3) Check late at night when their system updates, and 4) Don't panic if payments take a few extra days even after approval. I had no idea about the biweekly certifications or that there could be hold codes that aren't obvious on the main dashboard. The advice about keeping medical documentation organized and potentially needing extensions is also really valuable. What I love most about this community is getting real experiences from people who've actually been through this process. EDD's official information is so confusing and generic - hearing "yes, this exact thing happened to me and here's what it meant" is incredibly reassuring when you're stressed about recovery and finances. Ethan, thank you for asking this question! Your post probably helped dozens of people who are in the same boat. Congratulations on your approval and hope your recovery goes smoothly!

This has been such an incredibly helpful thread to read through! I'm currently in week 3 of waiting for my SDI decision after having my gallbladder removed, and I've been absolutely obsessing over every tiny detail on my EDD account trying to figure out what's happening. Reading everyone's experiences here has been like having a roadmap for what to actually look for. I had no idea that the move from "Pending Applications" to "Current Claims" plus seeing a Weekly Benefit Amount was the real indicator of approval. I've been stressing about all sorts of random status messages that probably don't mean anything! The tip about checking late at night for updates is brilliant - I've been checking multiple times during work hours and seeing nothing change, which just adds to the anxiety. And hearing that biweekly certifications are much simpler than unemployment ones is reassuring since I went through that nightmare process last year. What really stands out to me is how this community provides the kind of practical, real-world information you just can't get from EDD directly. Knowing that others have been through this exact same uncertainty and stress makes such a difference when you're trying to recover from surgery while worrying about finances. Ethan, thank you so much for posting this question! Your situation and everyone's responses have probably saved me weeks of unnecessary anxiety. Congratulations on your approval - that $1,275 WBA must have been such a relief to see!

I'm so grateful I found this thread! I just went through this exact same situation last month after having my wisdom teeth surgically removed. The anxiety of not knowing what those status changes mean is absolutely brutal when you're already dealing with recovery. My claim moved from "Pending Applications" to "Current Claims" on a Thursday night (definitely confirming that late-night update thing!), and I spent the entire weekend wondering if it was actually good news. Based on everyone's experiences here, I should have just looked for the Weekly Benefit Amount - mine showed up the next Monday and that's when I knew for sure I was approved. One thing I wanted to add that I haven't seen mentioned yet - if anyone is dealing with dental surgery specifically, make sure your oral surgeon is familiar with SDI paperwork. My first surgeon had never filled out disability forms before and made some errors that delayed my claim by almost two weeks. I had to get my regular dentist to help correct the forms and resubmit them. The biweekly certification process really is much simpler than unemployment though. Just basic questions about your recovery status and whether you're able to work. No stress about job searches or anything like that. Ethan, congratulations on your approval! That feeling of relief when you finally see concrete proof is incredible. Hope your surgery recovery continues to go smoothly!

This thread is absolutely amazing - thank you everyone for sharing such detailed and helpful experiences! I'm currently going through this exact situation right now. Filed my SDI claim about 10 days ago after having shoulder surgery, and I've been checking my account obsessively trying to figure out what any of the status changes mean. What I love about this community is getting real, practical information from people who have actually been through this process. EDD's official explanations are so vague and confusing - hearing "this exact thing happened to me and here's what it meant" is incredibly valuable when you're stressed about recovery and finances. The key takeaways I'm getting from everyone's experiences are: 1) Look for the move from "Pending Applications" to "Current Claims", 2) Check if a Weekly Benefit Amount appears, 3) Those updates usually happen late at night, and 4) Don't panic if payments take a few extra days even after seeing approval indicators. I had no idea about the biweekly certification requirements or that there could be hidden hold codes that aren't obvious on the main dashboard. The advice about keeping medical documentation organized and making sure your surgeon gives realistic recovery timelines is also really helpful. Ethan, thank you so much for asking this question! Your post and everyone's responses have probably saved dozens of people from unnecessary anxiety while waiting for their claims to process. Congratulations on your approval - seeing that $1,275 WBA must have been such a huge relief!

This thread has been incredibly enlightening! I just submitted my SDI claim yesterday after having a hernia repair surgery last week, and I had absolutely no idea what to expect from the process. Reading through everyone's detailed experiences has given me such a clear roadmap of what to look for. The two key indicators everyone keeps mentioning - moving from "Pending Applications" to "Current Claims" and seeing a Weekly Benefit Amount appear - are exactly the kind of specific, actionable information I needed. I've been checking my account randomly throughout the day, but now I know to focus on late-night checks when their system actually updates. I'm also really grateful for all the practical advice about keeping medical documentation organized, making sure my surgeon provides realistic recovery timelines, and understanding the biweekly certification process. Coming into this completely blind, I would have been stressing about all the wrong things! The community support here is incredible. Getting real experiences from people who have actually navigated this process is so much more valuable than trying to decode EDD's confusing official information. It's reassuring to know that the obsessive account checking and anxiety about finances during recovery is completely normal and that there are clear signs to watch for. Ethan, thank you for asking this question - your post has probably helped countless people understand what these status changes actually mean. Congratulations on your approval and hope your recovery continues to go smoothly!

This thread has been an absolute lifesaver! I'm currently in day 12 of waiting for my SDI decision after having my appendix removed, and I've been driving myself crazy trying to interpret every little change on the EDD website. Reading through everyone's experiences has given me such clarity about what actually matters - looking for the move to "Current Claims" and a Weekly Benefit Amount appearing, checking late at night when their system updates, and not panicking about random status messages that don't mean anything significant. I had no idea about the biweekly certifications being so much simpler than unemployment ones, or about potential hold codes that might not be obvious on the dashboard. The advice about keeping medical documentation organized and ensuring realistic recovery timelines from your surgeon is invaluable too. What really strikes me is how this community provides the kind of real-world, practical information you just can't get from EDD's official channels. Hearing "yes, this exact thing happened to me and here's what it meant" is so much more helpful than trying to decode their vague explanations when you're already stressed about recovery and finances. Ethan, thank you for posting this question! Your experience and everyone's detailed responses have probably saved me weeks of unnecessary anxiety. Hope your surgery recovery is going well, and congratulations again on that approval with the $1,275 WBA showing up!